What to Expect: Harbour Pointe, located north of Seattle and west of Everett, is the only Washington course designed by golf course architect veteran Arthur Hills. Target golf is the call of the day on the front nine which features flat terrain and water on every hole. The back nine has more elevation changes and features one of Washington’s signature holes, the par four 11th, that boasts stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Residential development is found on various locations throughout the course which is a bit of a downer when you consider the proximity to the Sound and how appealing more views of that marvel would be. However, the course was a pleasant surprise and had an enjoyable variety of holes carved through the evergreen trees that are so prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. The course isn’t recommended for high handicappers that are going to grow frustrated with the amount of trouble found on the track, but many golfers will enjoy the challenge that is offered. Harbour Pointe isn’t a top tier public course in Washington, but it is certainly above average and can be a decent deal if you take advantage of some of the discounted green fees offered.

By the Numbers

Tees

Par

Yardage

Rating

Slope

Black

72

6878

73.3

140

Blue

72

6637

72.2

136

White

72

6209

70.6

124

Gold (Women)

72

5320

71.5

128

Red (Women)

72

4836

69.1

119

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole: 11th Hole – 394 Yard Par 4

11th Hole at Harbour Pointe (394 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 3: 7th Hole – 177 Yards

7th Hole at Harbour Pointe (177 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4: 11th Hole – 394 Yards

11th Hole at Harbour Pointe (394 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5: 6th Hole – 513 Yards

Birdie Time: 16th Hole – 155 Yard Par 3

Bogey Beware: 17th Hole – 427 Yard Par 4

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